As Musk returns to private life, he faces declining sales and continued protests
- Elon Musk’s time as a special government employee has come to an end.
- Despite leaving the government, he’s still being targeted by Tesla Takedown.
- Tesla sales dropped 52.6% in Europe last month amid growing EV competition
Today marks Elon Musk’s last day as a special government employee, effectively ending his status as the de facto head of DOGE. Despite walking away from the Trump administration, his problems aren’t going anywhere.
The Tesla Takedown movement says the “fight is far from over” as Musk still has direct access to the President and “fuels conspiracies and fascist rhetoric.” The group went on to say “Musk must fall.”
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As part of this effort, they’ll be protesting at Tesla dealerships and charging stations on May 31. Most of these events appear to be taking place on the East and West coast, but there are also gatherings scheduled in places like Colorado, Michigan, and Texas.
The group is also planning to celebrate Elon Musk’s birthday on June 28. Little is known about the ‘party,’ but Tesla Takedown says to expect their “largest global action yet.”
According to Tesla Takedown organizer Lara Starr, “Tesla cannot be disentangled from Musk, and Musk cannot be disentangled from Trump and the immoral, illegal, and authoritarian actions of his administration.” She added, “We can’t all go to Washington or Mar-a-Lago, or another Trump property, but we can turn out at hundreds of Tesla stores and charging stations in a very visible expression of our disgust.”
Protests Are Likely The Least Of Musk’s Concerns
While the protests are slated to continue, Musk has far more serious problems on his plate. Among the biggest concerns is a huge drop in sales, which can partially be blamed on his politics.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association recently released data for April and it showed Tesla registrations dropped a staggering 52.6% last month. The company was also down 46.1% through the first four months of the year.
Those are alarming numbers and they come at a time when electric vehicles are growing in popularity. As the EAMA noted, “In the first four months of 2025, new battery-electric car sales grew by 26.4%, to 558,262 units, capturing 15.3% of the total EU market share.”
Of course, Tesla’s problems aren’t limited to Europe as the brand has also experienced significant declines elsewhere. According to Business Insider, Tesla sales in the Canadian province of Quebec plummeted 85% in the first quarter as customers only bought 524 vehicles. The Model 3 was hit particularly bad as sales of the entry-level sedan were off by 94%.
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